Comments on: Why you should invest in the Share market

By: Greg Day

Greg Day — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:25:29 +0000

Hi Tony,
I’ve been investing for a while, and I think the most important lesson is:
Don’t pay too much for a stock.

That begs the question of what is “too much”, which is personal to every investor. You need to be confident in the company, but you also need to know to whatever level you require that you are not paying too much.

If you pay too much for a great company, it will be a lousy investment.

By: SimonD

SimonD — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:13:35 +0000

I’m not so sure it is as clear cut as that. Compare the bond market versus the stock market. Stocks didn’t come out of it smelling as roses, bonds out performed stocks over a 40 year period (most people would consider this long term in their book)

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2009/04/08/the-biggest-blunder-in-40-years.aspx

Note: This comparison was done in the context of the US market, I don’t think the comparison holds up as well for the NZ market.

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Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:53:52 +0000

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By: quocvietta

quocvietta — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:48:13 +0000

Thanks a lot for this post

By: Tony Ryburn

Tony Ryburn — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:25:40 +0000

You do need to sign up with a broker to buy and sell shares. You basically have the choice between a ‘full-service’ broker or an online ‘discount’ broker who will charge you less for each buy and sell transaction.

Discount brokers do not offer a good portfolio management system but that is what Sharesight does so no worries there. Full service brokers manage your shares and offer advice as to which shares to buy. However they charge a lot more and their track record in share selection is mediocre.

I’m a big fan of DIY when it comes to share market investing. If you follow my 10 tips you will become a lot more knowledgeable, gain enjoyment and satisfaction from your investing (most of the time!) and most likely achieve superior returns as well.

If you are looking for an online broker try: https://www.asbsecurities.co.nz/section21.asp or http://www.directbroking.co.nz/

By: Muds

Muds — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:09:15 +0000

Thank you for this clear guide to investing. I have been considering getting into the sharemarket and I think now is as good a time as any to make my move. I am also trialling your Shareisght software and even though I’m a novice… so far so good! It would be great if you could write a blog on the process that you need to go through, once you’ve decided to buy shares, to actually buy and sell shares ie. do you need to be registered, can you only buy shares through a stock broker etc…